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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 342.46 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 342.46 and 174.84 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 342.46 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/342.46 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 342.46 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 59,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,875.71/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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